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The FAA must address the serious concerns of the general aviation industry before pushing ahead with a 2020 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate, AOPA told the FAA administrator in a strongly worded letter.
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AOPA tells the FAA that the ADS-B mandate just won't work; hear why from AOPA Live's advocacy expert. Take a look at Redbird Migration, and the technology at the leading edge of flight training. Plus, get a preview of the AOPA St. Simons Fly-In in Georgia. AOPA Live This Week®, Oct. 30...

AOPA Fly-Ins

The water temperature at St. Simons Island in Georgia averages 73 degrees in November. Attendees at AOPA's last regional fly-in of 2014 on Nov. 8 may check out popular beaches such as Massingale Park and Coast Guard Station Beach.
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Spread the #AOPASSI fun

Ready for AOPA's final fly-in of the year Nov. 8 at St. Simons Island, Georgia? Help spread the word via social media! Share the events of the day with others by following @AOPA on Twitter, using the hashtag #AOPASSI for tweets, and liking our Facebook page.

Unusual attitudes are not so unusual for aerobatic champion and airshow star Patty Wagstaff, who will speak about the merits of upset training, stall/spin aerodynamics, and why aerobatics are good for your health at AOPA's Regional Fly-In at St. Simons Island, Georgia, Nov. 8. Attendees also can find out how to simplify their aircraft purchase from AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines and learn about decision making in crisis from retired Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold, the former commander of the U.S.S. Cole.
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Technique and Safety

You've probably heard the adage, "Safe pilots are always learning." So hone your skills and take off with the Air Safety Institute's new home page. It's now easier than ever to learn online, check transcripts, read publications, renew your flight instructor certificate, and take safety programs to go. Learn more...

From stubborn engines to slick runways, winter can serve up plenty of challenges. But don't wait until snow and frost blanket you and your aircraft: As Ice Week concludes, the Air Safety Institute invites you to confront this winter's chilly spells with its Cold Weather Ops safety quiz.
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Icing season is upon us. Ice isn't a big accident producer—on average about one per month during the icing season—but you likely don't want to add to the statistics. What resources can you use to avoid an icing encounter?
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Advocacy

The Type Club Coalition has become the latest group to join AOPA in urging the Department of Transportation and Office of Management and Budget to speed up their review of a proposed rule to reform the third class medical process.
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USA Today has offered its readers sensationalistic and incomplete journalism with its latest story targeting general aviation, according to AOPA. The Oct. 28 article purports to examine the potential for post-crash aircraft fires.
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Health

About a quarter of aviation medical examiners designated by the FAA still are not familiar with a program that allows them to issue a medical certificate in the office for more conditions, AOPA Director of Medical Certification Services Gary Crump discovered at a recent aeromedical meeting. He offers tips for saving time in the medical certification process and increasing your chances of getting an office issuance.
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Technology

Redbird Flight Simulations demonstrated four new technologies, ranging from visual and voice coaching to voice-controlled simulators, and proposed a new way to organize flight schools at its annual Migration Oct. 27 through 29 at the Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas.
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Google Senior Vice President Robert Alan Eustace, a 25-year pilot with multiple ratings, has taken the world record for the highest parachute jump, soaring above the mark set by Red Bull-sponsored Felix Baumgartner. You might be able to take the same ride in 2016, for a price.
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Opinion

Upset recovery training is essential for corporate pilots who spend 99 percent of their time flying straight and level. But Opinion Leaders blogger Ron Rapp, a corporate and aerobatic pilot, cautions that upset recovery training should be conducted in aerobatic aircraft, not in normal category aircraft.
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Travel

Deep in the dense, moss-draped, oak forest of Amelia Island, Florida, is a luxurious plantation resort. Check it out before or after AOPA's Regional Fly-In at St. Simons Island, Georgia, on Nov. 8.
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Are the islands of the Bahamas calling to you? Learn about preflight preparation, crossing the air defense identification zone, clearing customs in the Bahamas, island hopping, and returning to the United States in a new AOPA Stay Smart Webinar on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Register now...

There's still time for fun flying before winter weather hits most of the country. Find out where your perfect flying destination is and start planning one last great escape of the flying season.
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Career Opportunities

The Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming is seeking applications for an atmospheric research pilot. The successful applicant will have a varied background with experience in nonstandard, complex flight profiles, and a can-do attitude. Essential duties include pilot-in-command and second-in-command flights for research and transportation flights.
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